Both these pearls (earrings) together are whispering into her ear, advising her never to listen to anyone who loves her.
Here, the poet offers a delightfully playful excuse for the beloved’s indifference towards her admirers. Instead of blaming her heart, he turns to her pearl earrings, imagining them as mischievous conspirators whispering a magical charm into her ear: 'Never listen to anyone who loves you.' It is a charming touch of personification that makes her distant attitude feel like the spell of her own jewelry.
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